When do the British and Irish Lions play Australia? Full tour schedule, kick-off times and how to watch on TV | OneFootball

The British and Irish Lions tour is kicking into gear - though Andy Farrell’s squad will want to forget a clunky showing against the Waratahs in Sydney in their fourth tour game.

The quadrennial trip this year heads for Australia for a three-Test series against the Wallabies which forms the jewels in the wider crown of a 10-match itinerary.

First formed in 1888, the Lions brings together the best rugby players in Britain and Ireland to take on the three Southern Hemisphere giants (New Zealand, Australia and South Africa) in turn at four year intervals.

This summer’s business opened with a one-off encounter with Argentina in Dublin as the touring side played in Ireland for the first time - though it was night for the Pumas as they secured their first win over the Lions.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the tour.

The British and Irish Lions tour began officially on Friday 20 June, when the Lions took on Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. It will conclude after the final Test in Sydney on Saturday 2 August.

All matches kick off at 11am BST unless stated

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch all of the action live on Sky Sports, the broadcast partner of the British and Irish Lions. A live stream will be available for subscribers via Sky Go.